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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,415.65, 50,247.72 and 22,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,415.65, 50,247.72 and 22,994.13 is: 31,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,415.65 : 50,247.72 = 22,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,415.65/50,247.72 = 22,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,415.65x = 50,247.72 × 22,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,415.65x = 1,155,402,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,402,605.88/36,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,728.19

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